Ford County

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Buyer type:: County
Location:: Paxton, IL
Country:: US

Ford County RFPs

Active opportunities open for bidding

Custom Grain Harvesting and Grain Hauling Services RFP
Posted
Sep 2, 2026
Closes
Sep 14, 2026
Provide custom grain harvesting and grain hauling services.

Buyer Attributes

Key metrics and characteristics

Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
162133
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
13,216
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
56 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
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How to Sell to Ford County

Procurement guidance and navigation tips.

Procurement Hell Score
Lower scores indicate easier procurement. Created by Starbridge.
56 / 100
EasyLower is betterHellish
Quick Decision Flow
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- Sole Source: Skip; county adheres to competitive processes.
- Coops: Frequently procures through Sourcewell; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Sole Source
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- Ford County, IL shows no evidence of using sole source; treat this path as non-viable. No local dollar threshold is documented. Illinois’ competitive bidding kicks in at $30,000, making sole source hard to justify. If attempted, expect rigorous justification and likely board approval—cooperative purchasing is the faster, compliant path.
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Cooperatives
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- Ford County uses cooperative purchasing. Evidence: confirmed Sourcewell membership (Account # 182093) and potential use of the Suburban Purchasing Cooperative (allied with Sourcewell). Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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Early Buyer Signals

Board meetings and strategic plans from Ford County

Ford County Public Building Commission Meeting Minutes
Date: Aug 27, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting included discussions on the relocation of the Probation Department following flooding and a potential mobile office solution. Key operational matters addressed included the approval of a treasurer's report, claims, and funding for a one-year water quality improvement contract and the replacement of shut-off valves for the chiller system. The Commission reviewed progress on courthouse and jail elevator repairs, noted asbestos testing requirements for flood damage in the basement, and tabled discussions regarding the FY2027 levy and replacement of jail cell doors and locks. Additionally, members discussed site maintenance, including fencing, the location of a purchased Halo, and tree removal.
Ford County Zoning Committee Zoning Committee Minutes
Date: Jul 30, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The committee reviewed and made suggestions for text amendments to several county ordinances. Specifically, the committee finalized and moved to send amendments to the Solar Ordinance and the WECS Ordinance to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Additionally, the committee reviewed the BESS Ordinance, suggesting changes to be incorporated before submission to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Ford County Board Sheriff Committee Sheriff Committee Minutes

Key Contacts

Public-sector contacts connected to Ford County.

Glenn MillerAdministrator

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Chase McCallChairman of the County Board

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Ford County RFPs

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Ford County Public Building Commission Meeting Minutes

Ford County Zoning Committee Zoning Committee Minutes

Ford County Board Sheriff Committee Sheriff Committee Minutes

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Ford County RFPs

Buyer Attributes

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Early Buyer Signals

Ford County Public Building Commission Meeting Minutes

Ford County Zoning Committee Zoning Committee Minutes

Ford County Board Sheriff Committee Sheriff Committee Minutes

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